Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Grantley Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Aylesford & East Stour , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Ashford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Grantley Close (TN23 7UE) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 76.9% lower than the Aylesford & East Stour average (102.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Grantley Close (TN23 7UE), the main crime hotspot is near Francis Road. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesford & East Stour| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mortimer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | College Row | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Francis Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Francis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Kither Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langholm Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beaver Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beaver Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Park Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Poncia Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kither Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bond Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scholars Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langholm Road | Under investigation |
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